President expands regional engagement to Maputo

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah today visited Maputo, Mozambique, where she held bilateral talks with counterpart President Daniel Chapo. The visit forms part of ongoing regional engagement by the president, aimed at strengthening economic and political cooperation. Stronger economic partnerships with African countries are central to President Nandi-Ndaitwah’s agenda to position Namibia as a logistics hub and […]

NDP strengthens its presence in Erongo region

The National Democratic Party (NDP) is taking steps toward expanding its presence nationally by endorsing the appointment of Ruben Awaseb as the party’s first regional coordinator and Gift Kwala as the regional mobiliser for Erongo Region.  Party president and MP Martin Lukato announced the appointments during a media conference in the DRC informal settlement at […]

Rural Namibia needs help now – NC MP Hukura

Newly sworn-in National Council member, Israel Hukura, used his maiden speech in Parliament to highlight serious problems affecting rural communities, especially in the Otjozondjupa Region, which he represents. Hukura said rural dwellers are struggling with land rights, water problems, and youth unemployment, calling for urgent action from lawmakers. One of his main concerns is the […]

Etunda relocation centre officially closes

Close to 64 households displaced by heavy rain have returned to their homes after a two-month stay at the Etunda Relocation Centre in the Ruacana constituency. The relocation centre was home to approximately 500 people, mostly women, children and elderly people from the flood-hit Ruacana and Onesi constituencies in the Omusati Region. The centre was […]

Need to train learners in entrepreneurship highlighted

National Council MP Emma Muteka has stressed the importance of continuing to train and provide learners with the necessary skills relevant for job creation starting from a young age.    Muteka said this during her contribution to a report from the Committee on Education, Science, ICT, and Youth Development on an oversight visit to youth […]

MIRT craft 5-year roadmap to boost Namibia’s econmony

The Ministry of International Relations and Trade (MIRT) has initiated a strategic planning workshop aimed at crafting a comprehensive five-year roadmap to boost the country’s trade and investment agenda. Central to this initiative is the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement and the shifting global trade landscape, including United States tariffs imposed by the […]

Katima residents frustrated over poor service delivery

Residents of Katima Mulilo Urban have voiced growing frustration over poor service delivery, lack of healthcare infrastructure and the government’s sluggish pace in implementing critical development programmes.  Their concerns were brought to the national stage by their representative, Kennedy Simasiku, who addressed the National Council when he delivered his maiden speech with a clear message […]

Swapo Party in ||Kharas prepares for upcoming elections

In anticipation of the upcoming Regional Councils and Local Authorities’ Elections, the Swapo Party in the ||Kharas Region held its first campaign strategic workshop at Keetmanshoop, focusing on working out strategies to ensure maximum gains.  Political parties in the ||Kharas Region will compete in seven constituencies. Currently the Landless People’s Movement (LPM) has four seats, […]

President expands regional engagement to Maputo

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah this morning departed for Maputo, Mozambique, where she is set for bilateral talks with counterpart President Daniel Chapo. The visit forms part of ongoing regional engagement by the Presidency, aimed at strengthening economic and political cooperation. Stronger economic partnerships with African countries are central to President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s agenda to position Namibia […]

Celebrated arts veteran “Freddie” Philander buried

Veteran Namibian playwright, actor & arts activist Frederick Brian Philander was buried at the Pioneerspark Cemetery in Windhoek over the weekend. Philander died on 10 May. The 75-year-old has been a towering figure in Namibian cultural circles, celebrated for his fearless writing, powerful stage direction and commitment to social justice. At his funeral, Vickson Hangula, […]